Friday August 24, 2001

BC Location of 2001 National Coaches & Trainers Forum Changed

The 2001 Dressage Canada Coaches and Trainers Symposium scheduled for November 2-4 has changed venues and will now take place at the Heritage Park in Chilliwack, British Columbia. The Symposium was previously scheduled to be held at the Agri-Plex in Cloverdale, British Columbia.

The National Symposium will feature such notable horse people as FEI

Judge Dr. Volker Moritz, International riders/trainers Udo Lange and Christilot Boylen, as well as Certified Specialist in Exercise Physiology Neale Telemaque and Certified Medical Exercise Specialist Linda Low. There will also be presentations on Shock Wave Therapy Treat and Equine Medication.

A complete schedule will be posted online at www.dressagecanada.org .

The Symposium is open to all equestrian enthusiasts. Registration information can be found online at www.dressagecanada.org.

Dressage Canada, as a committee of the Canadian Equestrian Federation, is the National governing body for Dressage in Canada. Dressage Canada's objective is to foster the growth of Dressage and the pursuit of excellence in the sport at the local, national and international levels. Dressage Canada provides support and guidance to both amateur and professional riders through the following programs: coaching education and programs, officials education and programs, rules & qualifying criteria, sport development, publications & awards. For more information about Dressage Canada contact the Director Dressage at (613) 248-3433 x111 or visit us online at www.dressagecanada.org

Pictured: Shannon Oldham-Dueck, one of Canada's leading Dressage riders.